Flamingos set to play Guinea in World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s Flamingos are preparing to face Guinea in the next round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Guinea advanced after a dominant win over Niger, showcasing their attacking strength. The Flamingos, who received a bye into the second round, will begin their qualifying campaign against Guinea. Both teams are aiming to move closer to securing a spot in the global tournament.
Match highlights
- Guinea secured qualification with an 8-2 aggregate victory over Niger, including a 3-0 home win in the second leg.
- The Flamingos were granted a bye into the second round as the highest-ranked African team.
- The first leg between Nigeria and Guinea is scheduled to take place between May 22 and 24, with the return fixture set for May 29 to 31.
- The winner will progress to the third and final qualifying round in July for a chance to compete at the World Cup.
- Nigeria has a strong record in the competition, having qualified for eight of the last nine editions and finishing third in 2022 in India.
